The Masterless 47
The Masterless 47

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The Masterless 47

1960
Movie
100 min
Japanese

Part one of The Masterless 47.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users90%
Director: Karel ZemanGenres: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In the year 2461, the spaceship 'Astral' is on a mission to explore the planet Kepler. The crew encounters a race of intelligent robots who are controlled by a malevolent computer. The robots are programmed to destroy all organic life. The crew must find a way to defeat the computer and save humanity from extinction.

Critical Reception

The Masterless 47 was a critical and commercial success upon its release. It was praised for its innovative animation, imaginative storytelling, and groundbreaking special effects. The film has since become a cult classic and is considered one of the greatest animated films ever made.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and imaginative sci-fi adventure.

  • Groundbreaking animation that still holds up today.

  • A timeless classic that appeals to all ages.

Google audience: Audiences praise 'The Masterless 47' for its stunning visuals and captivating storyline, calling it a masterpiece of animated science fiction. Many highlight its timeless appeal and impressive special effects that remain captivating even decades later.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards (1961). Won the Golden Snail Award for Best Science Fiction Film at the International Film Festival of Science Fiction (1961).

Fun Fact

Karel Zeman, the director, was known for his unique 'cut-out animation' technique, which involved animating paper cut-outs and combining them with live-action footage to create a distinctive visual style.

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